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gold nuggets
- Thread starter spawn00x
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There are some very good "nugget hunting" posts saved up in the FAQFAQ section, toward the top of these posts. Have a look to see if they don't help get you started. As well, there are a lot of seasoned X-70 users here who can answer specific questions. HH Randy
nero_design
New member
HI spawn00x,
* Always use the X-Terra in Prospecting mode for nuggets as this is more sensitive than other modes.
* Switch to Coin/Relic mode to discriminate a target or, preferably, dig it anyway.
* Targets which are found in Prospecting but disappear in Coin/Relic mode should ALWAYS be dug.
* Use a DD HF coil (preferably the Elliptical 10x5" Coil) for Goldfields to cut through the mineralized soils.
* Noise Cancel and Ground Balance before switching on Tracking.
* Listen for FAINT, repeatable sounds. Always dig the fainter sounds that are repeatable.
The only thing that will confuse a VLF detector is usually Ground Noise. This can mask a good target so you need to try to properly balance your detector when you start using in in a new location. Headphones will help you to hear fainter sounds.
Carry lots of drinking water and enjoy yourself.
Cheers,
Marco
* Always use the X-Terra in Prospecting mode for nuggets as this is more sensitive than other modes.
* Switch to Coin/Relic mode to discriminate a target or, preferably, dig it anyway.
* Targets which are found in Prospecting but disappear in Coin/Relic mode should ALWAYS be dug.
* Use a DD HF coil (preferably the Elliptical 10x5" Coil) for Goldfields to cut through the mineralized soils.
* Noise Cancel and Ground Balance before switching on Tracking.
* Listen for FAINT, repeatable sounds. Always dig the fainter sounds that are repeatable.
The only thing that will confuse a VLF detector is usually Ground Noise. This can mask a good target so you need to try to properly balance your detector when you start using in in a new location. Headphones will help you to hear fainter sounds.
Carry lots of drinking water and enjoy yourself.
Cheers,
Marco
Doc and everyone,
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,893667
3. If the Ground is changing quickly and the Tracking can't keep up, then switch to Beach GB mode with Tracking on. The Tracking in Beach mode is about 5X faster than in standard GB mode. But as soon as you locate a target turn Tracking Off, or it will quickly Track a small target out.
Also, Marco(Nero) said, "...Ground Balance before switching on Tracking." I thought that Auto or Manual Ground Balancing was not necessary before switching on Tracking, as Tracking would find the soils ground balance instantly anyway when turned on??
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?55,893667
3. If the Ground is changing quickly and the Tracking can't keep up, then switch to Beach GB mode with Tracking on. The Tracking in Beach mode is about 5X faster than in standard GB mode. But as soon as you locate a target turn Tracking Off, or it will quickly Track a small target out.
Also, Marco(Nero) said, "...Ground Balance before switching on Tracking." I thought that Auto or Manual Ground Balancing was not necessary before switching on Tracking, as Tracking would find the soils ground balance instantly anyway when turned on??
nero_design
New member
Beach Tracking is for detecting wet sand in saline conditions. There's no mention in the manual that Beach Tracking is 5x faster than other modes. This must have come from someone's personal experiences and opinions. However, beach tracking should ONLY be used where there is a COMBINATION of soil conditions - eg: a mixture of sand, soil and salt water (see manual).
Using Beach Mode on a Goldfield will guarantee you will miss fainter Gold signals from legitimate targets. Regular Tracking should be used 98% of the time. Even the manual (Page 40) points this out by reminding the user that Ferrous and Low Conductivity targets can be canceled out in Beach Mode. It goes on to further state that Beach Tracking should only be used when targets are far apart. The biggest mistake that users of any brand of detector make is that they turn up the Sensitivity as far as they can ... and then wonder why the unit is unstable. Sensitivity should be adjusted before Ground Balancing if the area is prone to Ground Noise or other problems. Having a stable threshold means you can hear genuine targets regularly and easily. An unstable threshold means you'll be confused by the sounds and may dig Ghost Signals ... (usually mineralization in the soil etc.). Legitimate targets are "repeatable" (you get the same results swinging the coil). Digging away a layer of topsoil before rescanning will confirm if the target is genuine. If the signal is louder, the odds are good that the target is genuine. If the sound remains faint, rebalance nearby and scan again. Often this will cancel out a false signal.
Using Beach Mode on a Goldfield will guarantee you will miss fainter Gold signals from legitimate targets. Regular Tracking should be used 98% of the time. Even the manual (Page 40) points this out by reminding the user that Ferrous and Low Conductivity targets can be canceled out in Beach Mode. It goes on to further state that Beach Tracking should only be used when targets are far apart. The biggest mistake that users of any brand of detector make is that they turn up the Sensitivity as far as they can ... and then wonder why the unit is unstable. Sensitivity should be adjusted before Ground Balancing if the area is prone to Ground Noise or other problems. Having a stable threshold means you can hear genuine targets regularly and easily. An unstable threshold means you'll be confused by the sounds and may dig Ghost Signals ... (usually mineralization in the soil etc.). Legitimate targets are "repeatable" (you get the same results swinging the coil). Digging away a layer of topsoil before rescanning will confirm if the target is genuine. If the signal is louder, the odds are good that the target is genuine. If the sound remains faint, rebalance nearby and scan again. Often this will cancel out a false signal.